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AV05 VTJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,356 mi
Last recorded60,356 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VTJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,356 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 54,770 miles

Offside Front steering rack end play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub fraim bush spiltting

cant see outer sill cover up

s exhaust blow

Fail 7 May 2019 54,770 miles

Offside Front steering rack end play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear sub fraim bush spiltting

cant see outer sill cover up

s exhaust blow

Pass 11 May 2018 51,906 miles

Oil leak s steering rack ()

nsf osr tyre tread splitting crack

Fail 8 May 2018 51,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak s steering rack ()

nsf osr tyre tread splitting crack

Pass 8 May 2017 49,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both gaiters damp (2.3.3b)

slight bind on offside front brake caliper

Pass 11 May 2016 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 37,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,498 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 14,616 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2009 14,616 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,252 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AV05 VTJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 VTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 VTJ registered?

AV05 VTJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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